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Jim
03-27-2008, 02:04 PM
WAUSEON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 5:00 P.M.


This meeting of the Wauseon City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Dehnbostel.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence, roll was called by the Clerk of Council.
Present were Councilor President Stiriz, Councilors Krumm, Mathews, Shaw and Garvin to constitute
a quorum for the transaction of City business. Councilor Huner was absent.

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETINGS’ MINUTES

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to approve the previous meetings’
minutes.
VOTE: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries


COMMITTEE REPORTS

Building and Grounds

Councilor Mathews said the committee discussed two quotes they had received for the furnace/AC
unit at the Rotary Shelter House. The committee recommended going with Free & Son for the
purchase and installation of the unit.

Park Board

Councilor Mathews said the Park Board finalized the 2007 budget. Park wages were increased for
additional labor needed to maintain Biddle Park. Neal Graf updated the Park Board on the progress
at Biddle Park. Winter projects are being started. Neal Graff and Aaron Tiplady ran the
Cleveland Browns Punt, pass and Kick competition held on Thanksgiving Weekend.

Tree Commission

Councilor Mathews said the commission discussed the need for a new member. Keith Kuntz has
accepted the position to be on the board. Stephanie Miller will be invited to the next meeting to
discuss Tree City USA. Plans are underway for the Tree City Awards.

Motion for approval of the committees’ reports

Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to accept the committees’
reports.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS

Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director

Mr. Brown said the Ohio Department of Transportation handed out their rules for the “Safe Routes to
School Program” that the City will be applying for. The award for this grant will be made in June.
Mr. Brown said the Natural Resource Committee that he sits on for our district will have money
available for parks, conservation areas and green spaces. This may be an opportunity for funding in
the future. He will be involved in the “Rebuild Ohio” program next year. It’s for the rehabilitation
of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. The State wants to start up a program to address
those issues.

Marv Wheeler, Fire Chief

Chief Wheeler said the new 803 tanker truck is in house and in service. The old 803 truck was sold.
He is working on a project with Delta Fire Department and the Turnpike Commission. When we go
eastbound from the St. Rt. 108 turnpike exit there isn’t another turnaround until you get almost to
the exit on State Rt. 109. If there is an accident on the westbound side we have to go all the way
to Delta and turn around. We are meeting with the Turnpike Commission for permission to allow
us to take everything eastbound to Delta and Delta will take everything westbound to here.

Keith Torbet, Police Chief

Chief Torbet said he provided in Council’s packet a survey of the Citizen’s Police Academy survey.
We have been tentatively awarded for the 12th year in a row the Violence Against Women grant
which funds the Women and Family Services and for the Victim Advocate.

Dennis Richardson, Director of Public Service

Mr. Richardson said we have completed the first round of interviews for the mechanic’s position.
We have evaluated all the chemical bids and they are ready for award. Mr. Richardson said that
there are still some matters that need to be reviewed on the lease for the Recycling Building.
There is a motion to table until it is evaluated. He said there is also a motion for Phase II of
Arrowhead Subdivision. The street lights have been accepted by Toledo Edison.

Jon Schamp, Director of Finance

Mr. Schamp said we have almost completed this fiscal year and gross income tax is at $3.4 MM with a
few more days of collection.

Carrie Nixon, Director of Law

Ms. Nixon said that she will be reviewing the lease that was returned back from the County for the
Recycling Center. She had been working on several pieces of legislation that is presented at this meeting.

FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION OR EMERGENCY

Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the legislation presented for first reading or emergency.





Patrolmen’s Union Contract – 1/1/07 to 12/31/09

Resolution 2006-19 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Ohio
Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (Patrolmen’s Union) and Declaring an Emergency

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to suspend the rules requiring three
readings on Resolution 2006-19 and declare an emergency.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Resolution 2006-19
on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-19 Passes and is in Effect

Command Officer’s Contract – 1/1/07 to 12/31/09

Resolution 2006-20 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen’s
Benevolent Association (Command Officers Union) and Declaring an Emergency

Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to suspend the rules requiring
three readings on Resolution 2006-20 and declare an emergency.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Resolution
2006-20 on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-20 Passes and is in Effect

Designating Public Depositories – 1/1/07 to 12/31/11

Resolution 2006-21 – Designating Public Depositories and Awarding Public Monies and Authorizing
the Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Agreements with the Public Depositories and the City of Wauseon
and Declaring an Emergency

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to suspend the rules requiring three
readings on Resolution 2006-21 and declare an emergency.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Resolution 2006-21
on final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Resolution 2006-21 Passes and is in Effect


Wage and Compensation Plan

Ordinance 2006-21 – Amending the Provision of Section 148 of the Codified Ordinances of the City
of Wauseon Relating to the Wage and Compensation Plan and Declaring an Emergency

Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to suspend the rules
and declare an emergency on Ordinance 2006-21.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Ordinance 2006-21 on final
passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Ordinance 2006-21 Passes and is in Effect


Amending Employee Provisions

Ordinance 2006-22 – Amending the Employee Provisions of the Codified Ordinances of the City
of Wauseon and Declaring an Emergency

Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to suspend the rules and declare
an emergency on Ordinance 2006-22.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to place Ordinance 2006-22 on
final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Ordinance 2006-22 Passes and is in Effect

Amending Employee Provisions

Ordinance 2006-23 - Amending Section 147.08 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wauseon
and Declaring an Emergency

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to suspend the rules and declare an
emergency on Ordinance 2006-23.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Ordinance 2006-23 on
final passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Ordinance 2006-23 Passes and is in Effect

Rate of Compensation for Fire Department Personnel

Ordinance 2006-24 – Establishing the Rate of Compensation for Fire Department Personnel for the City of
Wauseon and Declaring an Emergency


Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to suspend the rules and declare
an emergency on Ordinance 2006-24.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to place Ordinance 2006-24 on final
passage whereas an emergency was declared.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Ordinance 2006-24 Passes and is in Effect




Rate of Compensation for Council, President of Council and Mayor

Ordinance 2006-25 – Establishing the Pay Scale for Members of Council of the City of Wauseon,
the President of Council of the City of Wauseon and the Mayor of the City of Wauseon

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Council President Stiriz to place Ordinance 2006-25
on first reading and that the first reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays First Reading Passes

SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION

Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for second reading.

2007 Budget

Ordinance 2006-19 – Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Garvin to pass Ordinance 2006-19.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Ordinance 2006-19 Passes and is in Effect

Corridor Overlay District

Ordinance 2006-20 – An Ordinance Adopting Codified Ordinance Chapter 1132A – Corridor Overlay District

Council President Stiriz made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to place Ordinance 2006-20
on second reading and that the second reading be passed.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Second Reading Passes


THIRD READING OF LEGISLATION

Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud by title the following legislation presented for third reading.


Lease of the Recycling Center Building

Motion to Table

Councilor Krumm made a motion and seconded by Councilor Shaw to table Resolution 2006-14.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Resolution 2006-14 – Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Fulton County
Commissioners for the Lease of the Recycling Center Building


NEW BUSINESS

Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Mayor Dehnbostel read out loud the list of the following individuals he is nominating to the various
boards and commissions with the stated expiration date of term:

Zoning Board of Appeals – 5 Year Term – 1/1/07 to 12/31/11
Lee Robison

Charter Revision Commission – 1 Year Term – 1/1/07 to 12/31/07
Karen Krumm and Doug Shaw

Civil Service Commission – 6 Year Term – 1 1/07 to 12/31/12
Richard Hasselschwert

Park Board – 5 Year Term – 1/1/07 to 12/31/11
Rex Rice and Randy Vonier

Tree Commission – 3 Year Term – 1/1/07 to 12/31/09
Keith Kuntz and Jim Spiess

Pride Wauseon Preservation & Design Review Board – 3 Year Term – 1/1/07 to 12/31/09
Steve Brown, Melinda Robinson and Kevin Nelson

Maumee Valley Planning Organization, Exec. Council – 1 Year Term – 1/1/07 to 12/31/07
Jerry Borton


Motion made by Councilor Krumm and seconded by Councilor Garvin to accept the Mayor’s
nominations to the various boards and commissions as presented.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Mayor Dehnbostel gave special thanks to Jim Beck, Tony Robinson and Linda Lammon who had
served on the various boards.


Accept Street – Phase II, Arrowhead Trail Subdivision, Apache Street Extension
(Lots 46 through 65)

Councilor Shaw made a motion and seconded by Councilor Mathews to accept the infrastructure and street
improvements of Phase II, Arrowhead Trail Subdivision, Apache Street extension (Lot numbers 46 through 65)
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries







Purchase Furnace/AC Unit for Rotary Shelter House

Motion made by Councilor Garvin and seconded by Councilor Krumm to authorize the Director of
Finance to reallocate $8,000 from the Capital Income Tax account entitled Booth Detention
Pond (403.505.52510) to the Capital Income Tax account entitled Parks Equipment (403.302.52500).
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries


APPROVAL OF BILLS

Motion made by Council President Stiriz and seconded by Councilor Krumm to approve and pay
the bills as presented:
Vote: 5 Yeas–0 Nays Motion Carries

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Dehnbostel said he will would to enter into Executive Session regarding Personnel (Employment).

Councilor Garvin made a motion and seconded by Councilor Krumm to enter into Executive
Session regarding Personnel (Employment)
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries

Council exited out of Executive Session at 6:35 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before this session of the Wauseon City Council,
Mayor Dehnbostel asked for a motion to adjourn. Councilor Mathews made a motion and seconded by
Councilor Shaw to adjourn this meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Vote: 5 Yeas – 0 Nays Motion Carries